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Verdict Staff
EFG International to axe up to 450 jobs
Swiss private bank EFG International has unveiled plans to shed up to 450 jobs as part of its acquisition of local rival BSI.
SYZ Asset Management sets up Munich office
SYZ Asset Management, a subsidiary of Swiss-banking group SYZ, has launched a new office in Munich, Germany.
ANZ names new Taiwan CEO
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has appointed Peter Chan as the new CEO for its Taiwan operations, replacing Terry King who has decided to retire after a 36-year banking career.
AllianzGI hires new Northern Europe sales head
British asset manager Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has appointed Adam Gent as head of northern Europe retail and wholesale, effective March 2017.
Client-centricity boosting competition in wealth management
According to the Verdict Financials Global Wealth Markets Analytics, the global millionaire population reached nearly 9m in 2015 holding onshore liquid assets of US$30.2trn. In order to gain a share of their wallets and maximise returns, private banks are focused on reviving their firms brand values, and product and service offerings, writes Ouliana Smith, Head of Content ???????at WealthInsight
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Hong Kong regulator inks fintech agreement with UKs FCA
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has signed an agreement with the UKs Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to promote innovation in finance.
RBC GAM bolsters advisory solutions team
RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM), the asset management arm of Royal Bank of Canada, has made four new hires to its advisory solutions group.
US investors seek combination of human and robo advice: Report
Investors in the US want both human as well as automated advice to meet their financial requirements, according to a study by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Investopedia.
Calamos Investments appoints new co-portfolio manager
Calamos Investments, a US-based investment management firm, has appointed R. Matthew Freund as co-portfolio manager for various mutual funds and closed end funds.
Charles Stanley restructures private client investment management arm
British wealth manager Charles Stanley has appointed four directors as part of a restructure of its private client investment management (PCIM) team.